Welcome Book - English

Newcomer’s Guide
2011 - 2012

MFRC 24-Hour
Information Line: 250-363-2640
Toll free: 1-800-353-3329
mfrc@shawcable.com
www.esquimaltmfrc.com

WELCOME

urge you to get out and explore the
fantastic restaurants, the peaceful
parks and green spaces, as well as
the wide range of sites and services
available for local residents. This
region truly has found the balance
between having the comfortable
feel of a small town while providing
every entertainment, educational
or leisure opportunity you may be
seeking as a family.
Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt
offers a similar range of choices and
is home to numerous clubs, services
On behalf of the Defence Team, and great facilities. I encourage your
I would like to personally welcome family to get involved and discover
you to the Greater Victoria area. We the extensive services available at
live in a vibrant community that the Base, from Personnel Support
offers everything families could Programs to the array of support
wish for in a place to call home. I offered by the Military Family

raise a family. There are plenty of
reasons to love this area: a dynamic
arts community, the mild climate,
and the year-round outdoor life.
You’ll find it a place rich in history
with modern shops, recreation fa-
cilities and schools. In Greater Vic-
toria, you are never too far from a
great restaurant, a beautiful park or
a walk by the ocean. We hope that
you and your family have a great
time here.
Moving can definitely be a
challenge. So, we hope that this
On behalf of everyone at the Welcome Booklet can provide you
Esquimalt Military Family Resource with valuable information before,
Centre, I would like to welcome during and after your move. On
you and your family to Greater Vic- the following pages, you’ll get an
toria. West Coast life can be truly idea of the many resources avail-
spectacular. It’s a wonderful place to able to you and your family at CFB

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Table of Contents
Introduction................................................... 4

INTRO
Relocation Checklist ...............................................5
Resource Centre. The broad
collection of information con-
tained in this package will be
Getting.to.know.Victoria. ............................ 7
.
an invaluable tool for learning
Victoria, CFB Esquimalt .........................................7

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about how to take advantage
Greater Victoria area ............................................11
of the many opportunities.
I hope that your time spent Outside Greater Victoria ................................... 26
in the Greater Victoria area is Cowichan Valley .................................................. 27
rewarding and memorable and
I look forward to you joining
our Defence Team here on Getting.settled.into.your.community....... 29 .
Canada’s West Coast. Finding a place to live ........................................ 29
Vehicle Registration in B.C. ...............................31
Sincerely, Medical Coverage in B.C. ................................... 34

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Captain (Navy) Craig Baines Accessing Medical Service in B.C. .................. 36
Base Commander Child Care for Kids under 5 years ................... 38
Canadian Forces Base School and Out of
Esquimalt School Programs (5 to 18 years) .................... 39
Post-Secondary Education ................................41
Employment .......................................................... 42

Getting.connected...................................... 45
.
Esquimalt and in the sur- Esquimalt Military Family Resource Centre ... 45

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rounding communities. Connecting with new people .......................... 48
I encourage you to con- Exploring Vancouver Island .............................. 50
nect with the Military Family Contact Information.............................................51
Resource Centre at any time. If
you have a question, call our
toll-free 24-Hour Information
Line at 1-800-353-3329. We Disclaimer: The information compiled in this
are happy to assist you in any document is for resource listing purposes only.
way that we can. Drop in and The MFRC does not advise individuals to use
visit us, the coffee is always on! any particular service. The MFRC will not
accept any liability in respect of any damages
Sincerely, or other liability arising from the use of any
Gaynor Jackson of the services listed on our resource listings.
MFRC Executive Director
It is the individual’s responsibility to research
the referrals given to assess their suitability.

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INTRO

Introduction
Relocating to a new area can be both an exciting and stressful experi-
ence. This Welcome Booklet provides you with important information to
assist you with the transition into a new community.

There are three main sections in this booklet and a handy relocation
checklist has been included for your convenience:

SECTION 1: GETTING TO kNOW VICTOrIa
Now that you know you have been posted to CFB Esquimalt, you would
probably like to know about your new community. This section contains
a brief introduction along with facts and figures of the communities that
comprise Greater Victoria as well as the communities north of the Mala-
hat in the Cowichan Valley. It also includes a brief description of CFB
Esquimalt.

SECTION 2: GETTING SETTLEd INTO yOur
COMMuNITy
Once you have moved, the process of registering, and filling out paper-
work begins. Section 2 discusses how to register your vehicle, obtain a BC
driver’s license, how to access health care and other important informa-
tion to ease the transition to our area.

SECTION 3: GETTING CONNECTEd
As you are settling into your new place, your thoughts may turn to con-
necting with new people and to discovering what your new community
has to offer. What does my new Military Family Resource Centre offer in
terms of services? These questions are answered in section 3, which con-
tains a brief summary of MFRC services, tips on how to build your social
networks and a brief tour of some of Vancouver Island’s favourite tourist
destinations.


relocation Checklist

Moving to a new area often requires completing necessary paperwork

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and obtaining new documents. This checklist is designed to help you keep
track of what tasks need to be done when moving to B.C.

BEfOrE yOu LEaVE yOur BaSE Or COMMuNITy
1. Contact your local MFRC to obtain information about your
new location. Details on page 47.
2. Register yourself for MFRC Second Language Training - Free
of charge (if you are experiencing a language barrier).
3. Contact your car insurance company and get a detailed let-
ter in the language of your new insurance company. Details
on page 31.
4. Get the passports renewed for family members. (Being new
to a community makes it more difficult to find long term
references)
5. Ask for a copy of your medical chart and/or inform yourself
about the process if you need to have medical charts trans-
ferred.
6. Keep all your insurance papers with you. (Not packed
away)

If yOu haVE ChILdrEN
1. Visit the DEM website:
The Dependent Education Management is to assist, provide infor-
mation and authorize military education allowance entitlements to
assist CF members with the transition from one province/territory
to another. Details on page 39.

2. Visit the school of your children and get the contact information for
your new school (fax and phone number, address and contact name
for transferring schools).

3. Obtain all the immunization records for your children (in English,
if possible).

4. Relocation Tips for Children - visit www.esquimaltmfrc.com


afTEr yOu GET yOur pOSTING MESSaGE aNd
upON arrIVaL:
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Action time frAme detAils
Vehicle safety Within 30 days of
Page 31
inspection your arrival date

Get a Military Family
Upon arrival or during
Identification Card* at any Page 47
your house hunting trip
MFRC location
Within 3 months of
Register for medical
your arrival Page 34
coverage in B.C.
(Should apply ASAP)
Get driver’s license for B.C. Within 3 months of your
Page 32
(at Motor Vehicle Branch) arrival date

Visit Employment Insurance As soon as you get your
Page 44
Office Employment Record

Register yourself on the
As soon as you receive
waiting list for daycare (at
your posting message Page 38
MFRC daycare and Child
(limited spaces)
Care Resource Referral)
Enroll in second language
training at the MFRC Page 46
(if you haven’t already)
Subscribe to the
newcomer’s mailing list
with the MFRC
* A Military Family Identification Card (MFID) is available to immediate military family
members of Regular and Reserve Force members. Family members include: spouse/com-
mon-law partners and children who are 13 years of age and older. To obtain this card, the
CF member must be present. This card will give you access to Base facilities and will entitle
you to benefits from the Military Discount Program.

QuICk rEfErENCE
B.C. driver’s license and vehicle insurance .............................Page 31-32
Child care – Preschool 0-5 years old .......................................Page 38-39
Children – Schools 5-18 years old ............................................Page 39-40
Doctor – finding ..............................................................................Page 36-37
Employment ......................................................................................Page 42-44
Education – Post-secondary ........................................................Page 41
Home – finding ...............................................................................Page 29-30
Medical insurance...........................................................................Page 34-35


Getting to know Victoria
GEOGraphy aNd CLIMaTE
Victoria is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. In order to
get to Victoria by car, you will need to take a ferry from Vancouver (Tsaw-
wassen Ferry Terminal). The trip is approximately 1 hour and 35 min-

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utes. The unique location of Victoria gives the area a temperate climate
with warm summers (the average temperature is 22 Celsius) and with more
hours of sunshine than other regions on the mainland of the province.
A warm coat and umbrella are sufficient for winters in the Victoria re-
gion since they are usually the mildest in Canada with an average January
temperature of 6 Celsius. When it does snow, it often does not stay long.
The area is a haven for motorcyclists, cyclists and golfers. However, if you
do prefer traditional winter activities such as skiing, you can visit Mount
Washington, which is a 3 hour drive north of Victoria. This ski resort is
located near the 19 Wing Comox Canadian Air Force Base.

LaNGuaGE
While the primary language in Victoria is English, you will hear a variety
of languages spoken through the area. French can be heard in some parts
of the downtown areas close to government offices and around CFB Esqui-
malt. If your primary language is French, there is a French language school
system, a Francophone society and free second language training available
through the MFRC. Victoria has one of the highest levels of registrations
in French immersion programs in Canada.

CuLTuraL hErITaGE/TOurISM
Victoria is a city rich in its diverse cultural heritage: you can immerse
yourself in the “British feel” of the area by going to the Empress Hotel for
afternoon tea or explore the legacy of the First Nations people by visiting
one of their many cultural centres. Victoria is also world-renowned for its
majestic Butchart Gardens. The city is a favoured tourist destination, and
the streets during the summer season are full of visitors exploring the city
and all of its attractions.

paCE Of CITy LIfE
The rhythm of life in Victoria is slow paced, charming and peaceful.
Nature trails and bicycle lanes abound in the area, making the city very
pedestrian and bicycle friendly.


NaTurE
While Victoria is a city, it is unique in the fact that nature and wildlife
surround you at every turn. Most neighbourhoods have elaborate green
space, and it is not uncommon to see deer along the sides of roads near
these park areas. This is especially true for military members and DND
civilian workers who work in one of the CFB Esquimalt locations.

EMErGENCy prEparEdNESS
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The Greater Victoria region is subject to the risk of earthquakes, severe win-
ter wind and rain storms, and summer fire hazards. There is information avail-
able from the B.C. government at www.pep.bc.ca to help you gain awareness
of the hazards and how to respond. Preparing for emergencies is everyone’s
responsibility.

Greater Victoria
Quick facts and Stats
people
Overall population of Greater Victoria: 345,164
Average age: 45 years old
Language spoken: English
Accessibility for disabled people: Cross walks for the blind, bus transit
wheel chair accessible, special transportation available (HandyDart).
Access Victoria: Accessible Transit Services at www.busonline.ca/regions/
vic/accessible/default.cfm
Legal age of the majority: 19 years old

usage Of phone
Phone: Need to dial 10 digits (including the 250 or 778 area code )

home prices (data from aug 2010)
For more information about housing market, visit www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca
Average price for House: $596,101
Average price for Townhouse: $445,078
Average price for Condo: $325,350
Average price for a Manufactured House: $109,450
Price range for Townhouse rentals: $708 (1 bdrm) to $1,504 (3 bdrm+)
Price range for Apartment rentals: $647 (bachelor) to $1,232 (3 bdrm+)
Vacancy rate for apartments: 1.4%
Duration of a lease: Monthly basis (normally)
Legal: Landlord may refuse tenants who smoke or have pets


utility providers
Electricity: B.C. Hydro
Gas: Terasen Gas
Oil: Columbia Fuel and others
Cable: Shaw
Telephone: TELUS (for land lines)

health

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B.C. Provincial Medical Coverage: monthly premium paid by each citizen
(see page 34)
Hospitals: 3 in the Greater Victoria Area (Capital Regional District)
Family Doctors: Visit a Walk-in Clinic to inquire about doctors accepting
new patients (see page 36-37)

Work
Main language: English proficiency required
Minimum wage: general minimum wage is $8 per hour
Unemployment rate: (page 42-44)

Child Care
Child care facilities (average prices): $500 to $1,105 per month
Vacancy rate: Varies (consult the facilities in your area)
In-home daycare (average prices): From $30-$50 a day/per child
Babysitters (average price per hour): Range from $6 to $10 per hour

School
K-12: Available in both official languages and French immersion
University/College: Only in English
School Age: 5 years old by Dec. 31
All day kindergarten is currently being phased-in.
Education Allowances: The CF Dependent Education Management
(DEM) program provides useful information on education allowances,
considerations and preparations in conjunction with a posting. Visit
www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dem-epcg (see page 39)

Vehicle
Gas Prices: visit www.gasbuddy.com

faith/religion
Numerous denominations are available in the Greater Victoria Region
Services in French (Roman Catholic: 1 Paroisse St-Jean-Baptiste)
Canadian Forces Base: 3 Churches (2 Roman Catholic and 1 Protestant)


provincial Laws
Smoking laws: Legal age required to purchase tobacco product; smoking
forbidden in all indoor public spaces and workplaces, as well as within
three metres of public and workspace doorways, open windows or air
intakes.
Cellular laws: Illegal to use a cellular phone while driving
Liquor providers: Private and government owned stores
Bicycle helmet: Mandatory
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Speed limits: 30-60 km/h in town and 70-100 km/h on highways
Right turn on red light: Permitted
Car seat: www.petitepassengers.com/new-car-seat-regulations
Seat belt: Mandatory
Sales Tax: Effective July 1, 2010, HST of 12% replaces the PST and GST

CfB Esquimalt

HMC Dockyard Esquimalt, at the end of Esquimalt Road, hosts a large
ship repair unit for maintaining naval
vessels.

CFB Esquimalt is primarily a naval base
with an English language designation.
The Base employs around 4,300 military
members and 2,000 civilian personnel.
Approximately 10-15% of its military
population is Francophone.

The Base has several locations spread
over 25 kilometers in different commu-
nities surrounding Victoria. Most of the
CFB Esquimalt facilities are located in the
Esquimalt community approximately 4
kilometers from downtown Victoria.

If you would like to learn more about CFB Esquimalt, please refer to the
Base Information Guide (you should have received one with this booklet).
This guide, produced in both official languages, will give you the history
of CFB Esquimalt, and the different Integral and Lodger’s units. It will also
provide you with maps of the Base and important phone numbers.

CFB Esquimalt offers guided tours to CF members and their families
during the summer. To schedule a tour, contact 250-363-5291.


Greater Victoria - 13 Municipalities
NORTH
SAANICH
SHAWNIGAN MILL
LAKE BAY SIDNEY

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CENTRAL
SAANICH

SAANICH
HIGHLANDS WEST
MALAHAT

SAANICH
VIEW EAST
ROYAL
OAK
BAY

JORDAN COLWOOD
RIVER
SOOKE ESQUIMALT
LANGFORD
VICTORIA
VICTORIA
WEST

METCHOSIN

Municipality Kilometers to Base More information
Esquimalt 0.8 Page 14-15
View Royal 4.9 Page 25
Victoria 5.8 Page 24
Saanich 7.9 Page 21
Oak Bay 9.2 Page 20
Langford 11.1 Page 17
Colwood 12.1 Page 13
Metchosin 19.1 Page 18
Central Saanich 20 Page 12
Highlands 20.9 Page 16
North Saanich 26.5 Page 19
Sidney 29.5 Page 22
Sooke 33.4 Page 23


NORTH
SAANICH
SHAWNIGAN MILL
LAKE BAY SIDNEY

Central Saanich is about
20 km from downtown Vic-
CENTRAL toria. This community has
SAANICH
a rich agricultural heritage
with easy access to trans-
SAANICH
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HIGHLANDS WEST portation facilities. One of
MALAHAT the major attributes of this
SAANICH community is its 20 km of
VIEW EAST
ROYAL shoreline. Central Saanich
OAK
BAY
enjoys the benefits of being
COLWOOD
located close to Victoria but
SOOKE ESQUIMALT
still possesses a rural ambi-
LANGFORD
VICTORIA ence.
VICTORIA
WEST

METCHOSIN

Central Saanich
Central Saanich Neighbourhoods:
Brentwood Bay, Island View, Saanichton
Quick facts for Central Saanich
Population: 16,768
Prices of Single Family/Townhouse/Condo:
$517,000/$343,000/$315,000
Price range for apartment rentals (bachelor/3 bdr+): $637-$1,261
Rental vacancy rate: 1.3%
Schools: Yes
Child care facilities: Yes
Hospital: 1 (Saanich Peninsula Hospital)
Grocery stores: Yes
Shopping centre: Yes
Recreational centres: No (closest is in North Saanich) www.fitinfitness.ca
Library: Yes www.gvpl.ca
Bus transit: www.bctransit.com/regions/vic/schedules
Ride sharing: www.transitbc.com/regions/vic/transitplus/vanpools.cfm
Walk-in medical clinics: Yes
Dental offices: Yes
MFRC location: No (monthly visits to 443 Squadron in nearby Sidney)

www.centralsaanich.ca

Colwood
Colwood is the first community on the West Shore. This municipality
offers a wide range of attractions and activities for people of all ages. You
can play golf in the morning and go fishing in the afternoon. This com-
munity is family oriented and is one of the fastest growing communities
in B.C.
Colwood is located 12 km from Dockyard and contains other sections

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of CFB Esquimalt. In this community, you will find the largest proportion
of Residential Housing Units in an area called Belmont Park, adjacent to
Royal Roads University. Belmont Park has a CANEX convenience store, a
school and 2 churches (one roman catholic and one protestant).
There is also a facility provided by the Base called the Colwood Pacific
Activity Centre (CPAC), which is a 10 minute walk from Belmont Park.
This facility is home to a MFRC location and one of the two MFRC day-
cares. It also houses a PSP office. The MFRC also operates an out of school
care program at the Youth Activity Centre in Belmont Park.

Colwood Neighbourhoods:
Belmont Park, Hatley Park, Mill Hill, Royal Roads, Triangle Mountain
Quick facts for Colwood
Population: 14,687
Prices for Single Family/Townhouse/Condo:
$513,000/$338,000/$252,000
Residential Housing Units (RHU): Yes
Single Quarters (SQ): No
Schools: Yes
Child care facilities: Yes MFRC and in communities
Grocery stores: Yes
Recreational centres: Yes (1) www.fitinfitness.ca
Bus transit: www.transitbc.com
Dental offices: Yes
MFRC location: Yes (CPAC)

www.colwood.ca

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Esquimalt
This community is situated on 72 acres that offer a mix of commercial,
residential and industrial development. This community contains sce-
nic parkland, waterfront walkways, beaches, and a golf course. This area
of town hosts the largest portion of CFB Esquimalt and is the home of
Canada’s Pacific Naval Fleet. Here, you will be able to find the Dockyard,
Naden, Work Point and the Base Language Training School as well as two
of the three MFRC offices.
dockyard
The Dockyard is the largest part of the Base and is located at the end of
Esquimalt Road about 7 km from downtown Victoria. In this part of the
Base, you will find all the Messes, all the Single Quarters for Chiefs and
Petty Officers’ (sergeants and above) and a portion of Single Quarters for
Commissioned Members in the Wardroom.
You can also find some Residential Housing Units (formerly known as
PMQs) and one of the MFRC locations near the Dockyard entrance.

Naden
The second largest part of the Base is in Naden, which is located ap-
proximately 2 km from the Dockyard. Here, you will find the CANEX, the
SISIP office, a barbershop, a travel agent and the CFHA office. This area
also has PSP recreational facilities, which includes a gym and an ice rink.
Naden also has Single Quarters for members with a rank Master Seaman
and below (Master Corporals and below). Instructional facilities such as
the Canadian Forces Fleet School and the Learning and Career Centre,
along with Personnel Support Programs are also located here. Other no-


table facilities include: the Base Orderly Room, Base Personnel Support
Office, the Base Chaplain’s Office, a Chapel and Military Police. Across
the street from Naden are some Residential Housing Units and the Base
Hospital.

Work point
The third area of the Base within the Esquimalt community is Work Point,
approximately 2 km from Naden.

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This part of the Base contains the second largest area of Residential
Housing Units. In addition, you will find instructional facilities for re-
cruits, specializing in training for First Nations personnel and Venture (the
Naval Officer Training Centre) where all MARS Officers are trained. There
are also Single Quarters for Commissioned Members and for transient CF
members of all ranks here. Work Point is located by the ocean and offers a
breathtaking view of the Olympic Mountains in Washington State.

Esquimalt Neighbourhoods:
Craigflower, Gorge Vale, Rockheights, Songhees, Work Point

Quick facts for Esquimalt
Population: 16,840
Prices for Single Family/Townhouse/Condo: $488,000/$366,000/$350,000
Residential Housing Units: Yes
Single Quarters: Yes
Schools: Yes NORTH
SAANICH
Child care facilities: SHAWNIGAN
LAKE
MILL
BAY SIDNEY
MFRC and in communities
Grocery stores: Yes
Shopping centre: Yes CENTRAL
SAANICH
Recreational centres:
Yes (1) www.fitinfitness.ca SAANICH
HIGHLANDS WEST

Library: Yes www.gvpl.ca MALAHAT

SAANICH
VIEW EAST
ROYAL
Walk-in medical clinics: Yes OAK
BAY

Dental offices: Yes JORDAN
RIVER
COLWOOD

MFRC location: Yes (2) SOOKE LANGFORD
ESQUIMALT
VICTORIA
VICTORIA
WEST

METCHOSIN

www.esquimalt.ca

NORTH
SAANICH
SHAWNIGAN MILL
LAKE BAY SIDNEY

CENTRAL
SAANICH

SAANICH
HIGHLANDS WEST
MALAHAT The Highlands are located further
north and provide a quiet rural set-
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SAANICH
VIEW EAST
ROYAL
OAK
ting. Small hobby farms and large
BAY
residential acreage co-exist. There
ORDAN
are beautiful scenic parks with ex-
COLWOOD
IVER
SOOKE ESQUIMALT
LANGFORD
VICTORIA tensive walking and hiking trails.
VICTORIA
WEST This area is also home to unique
METCHOSIN wild life.

highlands
highlands Neighbourhoods:
Durrance Lake, East Highlands, West Highlands

Quick facts for The highlands
Population: 1,903
House/Price for Lots and Acreage: $655,000/$150,000
Price range for apartment rentals: No data
Rental vacancy rate: No data
Schools: Yes
Grocery stores: No
Recreational centres: No (closest is in Colwood) www.fitinfitness.ca
Walk-in medical clinics: No
Dental offices: No
MFRC location: No (CPAC is the closest location)

www.highlands.bc.ca

NORTH
SAANICH
SHAWNIGAN MILL
LAKE BAY SIDNEY

CENTRAL
SAANICH

SAANICH
HIGHLANDS WEST

The community of Langford is MALAHAT

adjacent to Colwood. It is a young, SAANICH

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VIEW EAST
ROYAL
growing community that offers OAK
BAY
affordable housing and a wide range
JORDAN COLWOOD

of services and amenities. Resi- RIVER
SOOKE LANGFORD
ESQUIMALT
VICTORIA
dents enjoy a wealth of recreational VICTORIA

activities. WEST

METCHOSIN

Langford
Langford Neighbourhoods:
Bear Mountain, Florence Lake, Glen Lake, Goldstream, Luxton, Millstream,
Ravenwood

Quick facts for Langford
Population: 25,000
Prices for Single Family/Townhouse/Condo: $500,000/$314,000/$284,000
Affordable Housing Program: www.cityoflangford.ca
Single Quarters: No
Schools: Yes
Child care facilities: Yes, MFRC and in communities
Grocery stores: Yes
Library: Yes, www.gvpl.ca
Dental offices: Yes
MFRC location: No (short distance to CPAC in Colwood)

www.cityoflangford.ca

NORTH
SAANICH
SHAWNIGAN MILL
LAKE BAY SIDNEY

CENTRAL
SAANICH

Metchosin is a picturesque, semi-
SAANICH
HIGHLANDS WEST
MALAHAT
rural community. Nature trails, sce-
SAANICH
nic marinas, and sandy beaches are
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VIEW EAST
ROYAL
OAK
BAY
some of the natural beauties that
ORDAN COLWOOD this community offers. Metchosin
RIVER
SOOKE LANGFORD
ESQUIMALT has a farmer’s market where you
VICTORIA
VICTORIA can purchase local fruits and vege-
WEST
tables, homemade bread, jams and
METCHOSIN
pickles, and “free range” eggs.

Metchosin
Metchosin Neighbourhoods:
Happy Valley, Matheson Lake, Rocky Point, William Head

Quick facts for Metchosin
Population: 5,312
Price of Single Family: $1,268,000
Rentals vacancy rates: No data
Residential Housing Units: Yes in the Rocky Point part of Metchosin
Schools: Yes
Grocery stores: Yes
Recreational centres: No (closest is in Colwood) www.fitinfitness.ca
Dental offices: Yes
MFRC location: No (CPAC is the closest location)

www.district.metchosin.bc.ca

NORTH
SAANICH
SHAWNIGAN MILL
LAKE BAY SIDNEY

CENTRAL
SAANICH

North Saanich is located on the SAANICH

Saanich Peninsula, approximately MALAHAT
HIGHLANDS WEST

25 km north of Victoria. The area

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SAANICH
VIEW EAST
is surrounded on three sides by 20 ROYAL
OAK

km of ocean shoreline. The long BAY

JORDAN COLWOOD
coastlines here offer local homes RIVER
SOOKE LANGFORD
ESQUIMALT

an unparalleled view of the ocean, VICTORIA
VICTORIA

distant islands and mountains. WEST

METCHOSIN

North Saanich
North Saanich Neighbourhoods:
Cloak Hill, Dean Park, Deep Cove, Lands End, Patricia Bay (‘‘Pat Bay’’),
Swartz Bay

Quick facts for North Saanich
Population: 11,258
Prices of Single Family/Townhouse: $630,000/$539,900
Rental vacancy rates: No data
Schools: Yes
Grocery stores: Yes
Shopping centre: No
Bus transit: www.bctransit.com/regions/vic/
Dental offices: No
MFRC location: No (monthly visits to 443 Squadron in nearby Sidney)

www.northsaanich.ca

NORTH
SAANICH
SHAWNIGAN MILL
LAKE BAY SIDNEY

CENTRAL
SAANICH

SAANICH
HIGHLANDS WEST Oak Bay offers its English man-
MALAHAT

SAANICH
ner through Tudor style homes,
tearooms and picturesque gar-
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VIEW EAST
ROYAL
OAK
BAY dens. Walks are delightful along
ORDAN
RIVER
COLWOOD both the sandy Willows Beach and
SOOKE LANGFORD
ESQUIMALT
VICTORIA
along the ocean boulevard known
VICTORIA
WEST
as the Scenic Drive.
METCHOSIN

Oak Bay
Oak Bay Neighborhoods:
Gonzales, South Oak Bay, Uplands, Willows Beach, Windsor Park

Quick facts for Oak Bay
Population: 17,908
Prices for Single Family/Condo/Townhouse:
$870,000/$715,000/$658,000
Schools: Yes
Child care facilities: MFRC and in communities
Grocery stores: Yes
Dental offices: Yes
MFRC location: No (short distances from both Esquimalt locations)

www.oakbaybc.org

NORTH
SAANICH
SHAWNIGAN MILL
LAKE BAY SIDNEY
Saanich is a major residential
area in the Capital Regional Dis-
trict. This part of Greater Victoria CENTRAL
SAANICH
has an important agricultural base.
This community has provincial SAANICH
WEST
HIGHLANDS
parks, public beaches and pictur- MALAHAT

SECTION.1
esque waterfalls at Beaver Lake and VIEW
SAANICH
EAST

Swan Lake. If you enjoy beautiful ROYAL
OAK

views, you will be delighted when BAY

JORDAN COLWOOD
you will reach the top of Mount RIVER
SOOKE ESQUIMALT
LANGFORD
Douglas and contemplate the City VICTORIA
VICTORIA
of Victoria below. WEST

METCHOSIN

Saanich
Saanich Neighbourhoods:
Beaver Lake, Broadmead, Cadboro Bay, Cedar Hill, Cordova Bay, Elk
Lake, Glanford, Gordon Head, The Gorge, Interurban, Lake Hill, Mari-
gold, Mayfair, Mt. Douglas, Mt. Tolmie, Prospect Lake, Royal Oak, Straw-
berry Vale, Ten Mile Point, Tillicum, West Burnside, West Saanich

Quick facts for Saanich
Population: 108,265
$506,000/$532,950/$177,000
(East Saanich Single Family/Townhouse/Condo:
$626,000/$535,500/$275,000)
Schools: Yes
Grocery stores: Yes
Dental offices: Yes
MFRC location: No (short distances to all MFRC facilities)

www.saanich.ca

NORTH
SAANICH
Approximately 40 minutes from
SHAWNIGAN
LAKE
MILL
BAY
downtown Victoria along Highway
SIDNEY
17 is the town of Sidney. This com-
munity is the home of the Air Force
CENTRAL Detachment’s 443 Maritime Helicop-
ter Squadron. This squadron is lo-
SAANICH

SAANICH cated adjacent to the Victoria airport
WEST
MALAHAT
HIGHLANDS
and is only a few kilometers from the
ferry terminal.
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SAANICH
VIEW EAST
ROYAL
OAK
This scenic coastal community of-
BAY
fers romantic seaside walks, count-
JORDAN COLWOOD
RIVER
SOOKE ESQUIMALT
less sandy beaches and picturesque
LANGFORD
VICTORIA marinas. The waters off Sidney’s
VICTORIA
WEST shores are a favourite for scuba divers
METCHOSIN to explore both surrounding marine
life and two artificial ship reefs.

Sidney
Sidney Neighbourhoods:
Sidney is broken into four quadrants listed as north, south, east, and west.

Quick facts for Sidney
Population: 11,350
Prices of Single Family/Townhouse/Condo:
$488,000/$452,000/$333,000
Price range for rentals (1 bdr/2 bdr): $776-$1,018
Schools: Yes
Grocery stores: Yes
Recreational centres: No (closest is in North Saanich) www.fitinfitness.ca
Library: Yes, www.gvpl.ca
Dental offices: Yes
MFRC location: No (monthly visits to 443 Squadron)

www.sidney.ca

NORTH
SAANICH
SHAWNIGAN MILL
LAKE BAY
Sooke is located west of Esquimalt
SIDNEY

and is about a 40-minute car ride
from downtown Victoria. Scenic CENTRAL

oceanviews and the grandeur of the SAANICH

Olympic Mountains are common SAANICH
WEST
vistas in this community. Several MALAHAT
HIGHLANDS

members of the military communi- SAANICH

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VIEW EAST
ty have chosen this family-oriented ROYAL
OAK
community for their home. Sooke BAY

JORDAN
is home to many provincial parks,
COLWOOD
RIVER
SOOKE ESQUIMALT
LANGFORD
scenic beaches and rainforests. VICTORIA
VICTORIA
WEST

METCHOSIN

Sooke
Sooke Neighbourhoods:
Broom Hill, East Sooke, Kemp Lake, Otter Point, Saseenos, Whiffen Spit

Quick facts for Sooke
Population: 11,000
Prices of Single Family/Condo/Manufactured:
$392,000/$360,000/$200,000
Schools: Yes
Child care facilities: www.sfrc.ca
Grocery stores: Yes
Dental offices: Yes
MFRC location: No, however, regular visits and volunteer opportunities

www.sooke.ca

NORTH
SAANICH
SHAWNIGAN MILL
LAKE BAY SIDNEY

Victoria is the capital city of
CENTRAL
SAANICH British Columbia and home to
the provincial government. Office
buildings, shopping districts and
SAANICH
HIGHLANDS WEST

heritage buildings dominate this
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MALAHAT

SAANICH
VIEW
ROYAL
EAST area. The second oldest Chinatown
OAK
BAY
in North America can be found
JORDAN COLWOOD here, and the Inner Harbour is alive
RIVER
SOOKE LANGFORD
ESQUIMALT
VICTORIA
with street buskers, visual artists,
VICTORIA craftsmen and singers during the
WEST
summer season.
METCHOSIN

Victoria
Victoria Neighbourhoods:
Chinatown, Cook Street Village, Downtown, East Burnside-Gorge,
Fairfield, Fernwood, Harris Green, Hillside-Quadra, Humboldt Valley,
James Bay, Jubilee, North Park, Rock Bay, Rockland, Vic West

Quick facts for Victoria
Population: 78,659
$626,000/$468,000/$329,000
Price range for apartment rentals (bachelor/ 3 bdr+): $650-$1,294
Schools: Yes
Grocery stores: Yes
Dental offices: Yes
MFRC location: No (short distances from Esquimalt locations)

www.victoria.ca

NORTH
SAANICH
SHAWNIGAN MILL
LAKE BAY SIDNEY

Adjacent to Esquimalt is the CENTRAL
SAANICH
community of View Royal. You
may travel through this quaint lit- SAANICH
WEST
HIGHLANDS
tle community if you commute to MALAHAT

the Dockyard from the West Shore

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SAANICH
VIEW EAST

communities. View Royal enve- ROYAL
OAK

lopes a tranquil bay and sits at the BAY

JORDAN COLWOOD
doorstep of the Greater Victoria’s RIVER SOOKE ESQUIMALT
LANGFORD
urban core. VICTORIA
VICTORIA
WEST

METCHOSIN

View royal
View royal Neighbourhood:
Shoreline

Quick facts for View royal
Population: 8,768
Prices for Single Family/Townhouse/Manufactured:
$633,000/$400,000/$141,000
Schools: Yes
Grocery stores: Yes
Recreational centres: No (the closest is in Colwood) www.fitinfitness.ca
Dental offices: Yes
MFRC location: No (short distances from Esquimalt and Colwood
locations)

www.viewroyal.ca

Crofton

Lake Cowichan Maple Bay

COWICHAN VALLEY
REGIONAL DISTRICT
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Cobble Hill Cowichan
Bay
Shawnigan NORTH
Lake SAANICH

SIDNEY

CAPITAL REGIONAL DISTRICT CENTRAL
SAANICH

Ha
ro
SAANICH

St
HIGHLANDS WEST

ra
it
MALAHAT
SAANICH
VIEW ROYAL EAST

OAK
COLWOOD BAY

SOOKE
LANGFORD ESQUIMALT VICTORIA

VICTORIA
WEST

METCHOSIN

Outside Greater Victoria
Communities outside Greater Victoria are also home to members of the
Defense Community. In recent years, the Cowichan Valley has become an
attractive place for CF members to live.

The communities within the Cowichan Valley Regional District are
about 60 km north of Victoria along Highway 1. This area generally of-
fers fewer services that cater to the military community; however, the
Cowichan Valley has its own advantages: housing in this district is more
affordable than Greater Victoria.

Even though the MFRC does not have a facility in the Cowichan Valley,
the organization conducts regular visits in these communities, and works
with local community members and partners to enhance the quality of
life for military community members who reside here. To address the
challenges of servicing the military community in this area, the MFRC has
made numerous services accessible online at www.esquimaltmfrc.com.
If you live in the Cowichan Valley and need assistance, please do not hesi-
tate to contact the MFRC toll-free at 1-800-353-3329.


Cowichan Valley
The Cowichan Valley is located north of the Malahat Mountain on
Highway 1. This mountain has an elevation of 310 meters. Its caves were
used by First Nations ancestors for spiritual enhancement and are one of
their most sacred sites on southern Vancouver Island. The Malahat Drive
climbs through imposing mature forests and over rugged mountainside
before dropping down into the Cowichan Valley. Despite its beauty, the

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drive over the Malahat Mountain can, at times, be challenging and dan-
gerous during winter months. To view the Malahat Mountain drive you
can consult this website: images.drivebc.ca/bchighwaycam.

The Cowichan Valley is comprised of mostly rural communities with
pulp and paper, forestry, fishing, farming, tourism and wineries being the
main industries of the area. Recreational activities are abundant here: fish-
ing, kayaking, hiking and golfing are just some of the year-round activities
that you can do.

Surrounding areas:
Chemainus, Cobble Hill, Cowichan Bay, Cowichan Station, Crofton,
Duncan, Honeymoon Bay, Ladysmith, Lake Cowichan, Maple Bay,
Mesachie Lake, Mill Bay, Shawnigan Lake, Westholme, Youbou

Quick facts for Cowichan Valley
Population: 76,929
Prices of Single Family/Townhouse/Condo: $327,000/$324,000/$171,000
Prices for apartments rentals: No data
Prices for townhouse entals: No data
Vacancy rental rate: No data
Schools: Yes (District #79)
Child care facilities: Yes, www.islandfamilyinfo.ca (see page 38)
Grocery stores: Yes
Recreational centres: Yes (4) located in Duncan, Lake Cowichan, Mill Bay,
Shawnigan Lake
Hospital: 1 (located in Duncan) www.viha.ca/finding_care
Library: Yes (in Duncan) www.youseemore.com/duncan/
Bus transit: www.busonline.ca/regions/cow/?p=2.list
Ride sharing: Yes www.transitbc.com/regions/vic/transitplus/vanpools.cfm
Dental offices: Yes
MFRC location: No, however, regular visits and volunteer opportunities

www.cvrd.bc.ca

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Getting Settled Into your Community
fINdING a pLaCE TO LIVE
housing affordability
The Department of National Defence (DND) addresses housing afford-
ability issues through the pay and benefits package. This approach is com-
plemented by the Post Living Differential Allowance, which compensates
members who are posted to locations with a higher cost of living such
as Esquimalt. All members posted to these areas receive the allowance,
whether they choose to live in DND housing or not.

Military housing
The regulatory basis for setting DND housing units rent specifies that
rents paid by occupants of government housing should be fair, equitable,

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and comparable to those paid for a dwelling of similar size and condition
in the surrounding market. This level playing field ensures that rents paid
by the 16% of CF personnel who choose to live in DND housing units are
comparable to the rents paid by the 84% of CF personnel who live in civil-
ian housing units.

residential housing units
(formerly known as Permanent Married Quarters PMQ’s)
The Canadian Forces Housing Agency (CFHA) gives you the option of
residing in Military Residential Housing Units. The number of units avail-
able is limited to 709 within a 25 km radius of CFB Esquimalt. Eligibility
is based on a priority system and a first-come, first-served basis. If no Resi-
dential Housing Units are available, the CF member may have their names
placed on an active wait list 60 days prior to their change-of-strength date.
It is recommended that you apply as soon as possible through the Brook-
field Relocation Services (BGRS) formerly known as Intergrated Relocation
Program (IRP). Visit www.rp-pri.com for more information or by contact-
ing CFHA directly by either filling out an application in person at the
housing management office located in Naden, or online at www.cfha-alfc.
forces.gc.ca. The CFHA phone number is 250-363-4163.


Base accommodations (Single Quarters)
Single Quarters are also offered at CFB Esquimalt. The following is a list
of rooms available according to rank:
• Officers: 134 single rooms
• Chief and Petty Officers (sergeant and above): 74 single rooms
• Master Seaman and below (Master Corporal and below): 282 spaces (includ-
ing, single and double occupancy)
• Junior Officers: 254 spaces
• Transient members of all ranks: 68 single rooms
The quarters available to CF members are divided amongst the following
locations located in the Esquimalt community: Dockyard, Naden, and
Work Point. For more information, please contact the Base accommoda-
tions at 250-363-4087.
renting
In B.C., you have the opportunity to rent a house, a condo, an apart-
ment or a room and board. To obtain additional information about rental
rules and regulations, check the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corpora-
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tion website: www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca. (To obtain information on rental ac-
commodations, please contact the MFRC)
Security deposit
The maximum security deposit for residential premises allowed is half
a month’s rent. If tenants pay more than half a month’s rent, they can
deduct this overpayment from any rent owing; however, if the landlord
allows pets they can also ask for an additional half a month’s rent. This is
called a “pet damage deposit.” In this situation, the total combined depos-
its can be up to one month’s rent.
A signed moved in/moved out condition is required.
It is mandatory for landlords and tenants to conduct an incoming and
outgoing inspection report. If the reports are not complete, the landlord
or tenant runs the risk of jeopardizing their security deposit.
pets and Smoking
In B.C., a landlord may refuse to rent to a tenant who is a smoker or
who has pets.
Buying a house in B.C.
(Ensure to contact your Relocation Program office formerly known
as IRP)
For further information on buying and if you have special needs related
to disabilities, please consult the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corpora-
tion. Website: www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca. Phone: 1-800-668-2642. If you are
outside Canada, call 613-748-2000 or fax 613-748-2098.
For general inquiries you can also email at chic@cmhc-schl.gc.ca.


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Vehicle registration,
Licensing and Transportation
Vehicle registration
Vehicle registration rules differ from province to province. The follow-
ing section will provide you with information on the rules that apply in
British Columbia. The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC)
is a provincial crown corporation that provides universal auto insurance
in B.C. as well as licensing and registration. Check out their website at
www.ICBC.com for the most current information or phone 1-800-663-
3051 if you have any questions.

You are required to register your vehicle within 30 days of moving to
B.C. Before registration, you must have your vehicle inspected by a des-
ignated inspection facility in British Columbia. Please refer to the ICBC
website to get the most up-to-date list of facilities. Once you have suc-
cessfully passed the safety inspection, you can proceed to one of the many
Autoplan Brokers listed on their website.

You will need to bring:
• Your current registration
• Completed safety inspection
• Your vehicle
• Proper ID (you will need to refer to the ICBC website for accepted ID)


Vehicle Insurance
ICBC provides insurance discounts if you can provide a claim-free insur-
ance history. You will need to have a “Claim History” letter from your
previous insurer on official letterhead with the driver’s name, policy num-
ber, and period of coverage and the dates of any fault claims. If this letter
is not in English, you will need to get a certified, ICBC-approved translator
to translate the letter. A list of translators is available online.
driver’s License
You must get a B.C. Drivers License within 90 days of moving to B.C. To
get a full privilege driver’s licence, you must provide proof of having held
a driving record for two years (not a learner’s license). If you cannot pro-
vide proof, you will be required to complete the B.C. graduated licensing
system outlined in detail on the ICBC website.
Storage of recreational vehicles
There is a storage facility provided by the Base in the Fleet Dive Unit
area located in Colwood. Space is severely limited with precedence being
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given to deployed members, so military members are encouraged to call
the Commissionaires at the main gate at 250-363-4933 to verify if there
are any spaces available for boats, RVs, etc.

aLTErNaTE TraNSpOrTaTION
IN GrEaTEr VICTOrIa
Vanpooling and park and ride
This is a specialized transportation service that serves longer-distance
commuter trips to and from areas which are not served by conventional
transit. Vanpooling is more efficient and economical than commuting
alone.
If you are interested in joining a vanpool, you should contact the Jack
Bell Foundation at 250-380-RIDE or www.ride-share.com.
For more information regarding transportation, visit the B.C. Transit
website for their Park and Ride program:
www.bctransit.com/regions/vic/schedules/park_and_ride.cfm.

Blue Boat
Blue boat passenger ferry service runs between Colwood, Dockyard and
Naden. It is free to members of the Defence Team. You can catch the ferry
at D Jetty in Colwood, the Seamanship Training Centre in Naden, or the
MLF floats in Dockyard.


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Biking, Walking, Jogging
The Galloping Goose Trail moves through urban, rural and wilderness
settings. The trail is 60 km long and begins at the south end of the Selkirk
Trestle, at the foot of Alston Street in Vic West and goes both out to Sooke
and Sidney. Access points and parking are found along the entire trail
route.
Visit www.gallopinggoosetrail.com for additional information or call
250-478-3344.


Medical Coverage
In most cases, the medical coverage from your province of origin will
continue for 3 months after you relocate.

As of July 2008, an agreement has been made that “British Columbia will
waive the Medical Service Plan (MSP) wait period for all Canadian Soldiers
and their families who move to B.C. from elsewhere in Canada,” includ-
ing the Province of Québec for family members of CF members (spouse
and common law partners and children.) Please contact your MFRC if you
are experiencing any challenges visiting a medical office.
Please note: Previously, members relocating from Québec were required to pay for their
medical visits and then had to get refunded by the Province of Québec.

B.C. Medical Coverage
For spouses/common law partners and children of CF members
The medical coverage application is made by the CF Members
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through his or her employer, which is DND. The military member
can obtain application forms at his/her Base Orderly Room (BOR) or
ship’s office. Monthly premiums vary according to the number of fam-
ily members. For more information, contact your BOR or ship’s office
or Health Insurance BC Contact Centre at 1-800-663-7100 or online at
www.health.gov.bc.ca/msp.


As soon as you arrive in the province, the military member fills out the
forms and submits them to the Base Orderly Room or his or her ship’s
office. Application forms require:
1. The Member’s signature.
2. Social Insurance Number.

For partners that are not common law
If you are applying for a self-administered MSP account, complete an ap-
plication for enrollment form online (see www.health.gov.bc.ca/msp) and
send it to MSP. Copies of documents to support the name and Canadian
citizenship or immigration status of the persons listed on your applica-
tion may be required. Visit this website for additional information: www.
health.gov.bc.ca/msp/infoben/eligible.html#enroll

B.C. Care Cards will be mailed to your residence. If you have not re-

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ceived your cards within three months, contact the Health Insurance BC
Contact Centre at 1-800-663-7100 or where the application has been made
through DND. The CF member can check the status of his/her application
with the Base Orderly Room or ship’s office.

public Service health Care plan (pShCp)
PSHCP is an optional extended health care benefit plan administrated
by Sun Life. This coverage does not change as you move from province
to province. If your family members (spouse/common law partner and
children) are not covered by this plan, the military member can go to his
or her Base Orderly Room or ship’s office to fill out and submit the appli-
cation form. This coverage is designed to help pay for some of the health
services that are not covered by the provincial health insurance plan. You
can find more information about eligibility and obtain application forms
by visiting their website at:
www.tbs-sct.gc.ca
or by calling the Sunlife PSHCP Call Centre at 1-888-757-7427.

dental
In B.C., there is no dental coverage. DND offers a dental plan for family
members (spouse/common law partner and children) that is administered
by Great West Life. This coverage does not change as you move from prov-
ince to province. If your family members (spouse/common law partner
and children) are not covered by this plan, the military member can go
to his or her Base Orderly Room or ships’ office to fill out the application
form. You can find more information on the Great West Life website at:
www.tbs-sct.gc.ca or by calling them at 1-800-957-9777.


accessing Medical Services
As in other provinces, it is difficult to secure a family doctor in British
Columbia. However, some services have been put in place to help you find
doctors who are accepting new patients.

Needing Medical attention
If you do or do not have a family doctor in B.C., you can visit a walk-in
clinic for your non-emergency medical needs. There are walk-in clinics in
most municipal areas. For all emergencies, visit the local hospital or dial 911.

finding a new physician
The Victoria Medical Society (VMS) website provides an up-to-date
list of physicians in the Greater Victoria and surrounding areas who are
accepting new patients.
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Call 250-598-6021 or visit www.victoriamedicalsociety.org.

College of physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia
The College’s interest is the protection and safety of patients, and the
quality of care they receive from licensed physicians in B.C. This website
provides a list of physicians who are taking new patients sorted by area
and in the language of choice.

Telephone: 604-733-7758
Toll free: 1-800-461-3008
Website: www.cpsbc.ca

B.C. Nurse Line
This service gives you the opportunity to speak with a nurse about your
symptoms, consult with a pharmacist about your medication questions,
or get good nutritional advice from a dietitian. You can also inquire about
publicly funded health services and resources that you might need.

You can access this service by dialing 811 and it is available 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week for non-urgent medical questions. You can also visit
their website at:
www.healthlinkbc.ca or contact them by phone at 1-866-215-4700.

Deaf and hearing-impaired dial 711 or toll free at 1-866-889-4700.
This service is available in 130 languages upon request.


Vancouver Island health authority
The Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) provides health care on
Vancouver Island. This organization will help you find health care provid-
ers, facilities, and programs across the region. You will also be able to ac-
cess the B.C. Health Guide as well as other services.

Telephone: 250-370-8699
Toll Free: 1-877-370-8699
Website: www.viha.ca/finding_care

hospitals

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Victoria General, 1 Hospital Way
(located in View Royal) 250-727-4212

Royal Jubilee Hospital, 1900 Fort Street
(located in Victoria) 250-370-8000

Saanich Peninsula Hospital, 2166 Mt Newton X Rd
(located in Central Saanich) 250-544-7676

Cowichan District Hospital, 3045 Gibbins Road
(located in Duncan) 250-737-2030

finding a new dentist

The College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia will
help you find registered, licensed dentists as well as certified
dental assistants (CDAs).

Call toll-free in B.C.: 1-800-663-9169
Fax toll-free in B.C.: 1-866-734-9448
Website: www.cdsbc.org


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